"Le Mini Macaron - " Butter Me Up! " Shea Foot Butter" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (urea and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, beeswax, cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.10%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 13.30$ in the United States, for 16.80CA$ in Canada and for 11.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The butter is finished with moisturising Shea Butter, leaving a sweet, chocolatey smell that lingers on the skin.

Source: Mankind

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: urea, butylene glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, urea

Beeswax1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

Paraffinum liquidum23% - 34%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Petrolatum4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Urea3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

Cetearyl alcohol0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Cetyl alcohol1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Butylene glycol2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

C15-19 alkane1.8% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Peg-8 beeswax1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Key Actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Urea3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Exfoliation

Paraffinum liquidum23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Petrolatum4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Beeswax1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Potential irritants

Parfum0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Retinyl palmitate0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

Coumarin0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

Peg-8 beeswax1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)

Ceteth-200.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Chlorphenesin0.16% - 0.32%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Steareth-200.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Citric acid0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Tocopheryl acetate0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

Bht0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Bha0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve the product formulation

Comedogenic ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

All ingredients

Paraffinum liquidum23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Water11% - 17%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Petrolatum4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Urea3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Butylene glycol2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

C15-19 alkane1.8% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Peg-8 beeswax1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)

Cetyl alcohol1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Beeswax1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Cetearyl alcohol0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Ceteth-200.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Sodium benzoate0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Parfum0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Xanthan gum0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Chlorphenesin0.16% - 0.32%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Steareth-200.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Citric acid0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Allantoin panthenol0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Tocopheryl acetate0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Bht0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Retinyl palmitate0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Peat0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Unknown

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

Coumarin0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

Bha0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve the product formulation

Ingredient list view

Paraffinum liquidum, Water, Petrolatum, Urea, Butylene glycol, C15-19 alkane, Peg-8 beeswax, Cetyl alcohol, Beeswax, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteth-20, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Steareth-20, Citric acid, Allantoin panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Bht, Retinyl palmitate, Peat, Unknown, Coumarin, Bha

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